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Find out what online harms are, how to manage them, and where to report them if they occur.
The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws to protect children and adults online. It will make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety on their platforms.
Online Centres Network offers free internet access, computer training courses for beginners and advice getting online - often free, or at low cost
This page provides a collection of online media literacy resources and events.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to create anonymous or multiple accounts.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to interact, and to share text and other content.
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA)'s work aims to tackle potentially harmful online selling practices.
A guide for recruiters on how to add online tests to vacancies in Civil Service Jobs, and manage candidates taking tests.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harms if your online platform allows people to search user generated content.
Information on eVisas and why you need one.
The UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) is a collaborative forum through which government, the tech community and the third sector work together to ensure the UK is the safest place in the world to be online. UKCIS is part...
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Many libraries offer free internet access - book internet access at your local council library
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
Documents, publications and announcements relating to the government's Online Safety Bill.
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU.
Report internet content promoting terrorism, extremism or violence - your report will be treated anonymously.
How to asses whether your pupils or students need help accessing the internet and resources available to help with access and safeguarding.
This page brings together advice from social media platforms about online security.
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